California legal term
used firearm in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “used firearm” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “used firearm” mean in California criminal law?
“used firearm” means a firearm that has been sold previously at retail and is more than three years old. (Cal. Penal Code § 17310)
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